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4 Votes
6 Answers
20.2K Views
How do you split a company three ways without repeating decimals?

My co-founders and I have agreed on a completely even split equity of 1/3 each. In our operating agreement,however, we need to put down the percentage ownership stake for each of us, and aren't...

asked Oct 13 '11 at 02:40
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Three Way Llc
23 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
2.57K Views
When is good time to choose a name for a startup?

I'm creating (again) a Web service which I believe have defined quite well (at least in my and my partner's head). On previous failed projects, we have avoided creating a name for our service and...

asked Oct 13 '11 at 01:22
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Code Gijoe
118 points

2 Votes
3 Answers
2.22K Views
Crowd Sourcing/Social networks: What drives user?

I am working on the business model for a web start-up idea. The premise of the idea involves feedback generation for a brand/customer service, crowd-sourcing and social networking among...

asked Oct 12 '11 at 22:46
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Anshul
11 points

-3 Votes
3 Answers
5.26K Views
How much should web programmers be paid in start ups?

I am working for a start up company in California. I am currently the only backend developer building a social network for this company. Before there was a team of 2 backend, 2 frontend and looking...

asked Oct 12 '11 at 16:53
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Wojons Tech
101 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.53K Views
Choosing a pricing structure

I currently provide an online service where I sell "credits" in blocks. I sell them in blocks for $10, $25, $50, and $100. At present the unit price per block is the same (e.g. 30 cents per credit,...

asked Oct 12 '11 at 12:12
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Mick
6 points

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.33K Views
Choosing a business structure for an online electronics store

I am a new entrepreneur and I am approved for a $60,000 goverment grant. I am starting an online electronics shop in Indiana, and I am trying to figure out (along with many other things) what the...

asked Oct 12 '11 at 11:37
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Brandon B.
1 point

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.65K Views
Pricing it right

I don't have retail experience and what I need to price is SAAS, however I am aware of the psychological factors when it comes to pricing. $19.95 is a heck better than $20, even though the price is...

asked Oct 12 '11 at 07:00
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Usabilitest
1,698 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.36K Views
What is the tipping point for user reviews

I have searched the site but did not see any answers addressing the following question on gathering user reviews: Specifically, I have read a number of accounts suggesting that there is some...

asked Oct 12 '11 at 06:25
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D Moore
174 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.67K Views
How Much Work Is Too Much Work?

I'm a freelance developer, formerly from the business sales world (Capital One Bank, HSBC Bank). About six years ago, before I knew ANYTHING about programming, I got involved with an internet...

asked Oct 12 '11 at 04:29
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Jw60660
128 points

3 Votes
1 Answers
2.63K Views
The type of copy which affiliate sites use on their sites. Are they using a proven standard?

I have visited several affiliate sites which sell a service or product which promise and promote something. I will pick the category of selling eBooks or electronic content. A lot of these sites...

asked Oct 12 '11 at 03:41
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Tony Henrich
283 points

4 Votes
6 Answers
2.71K Views
What should be my career path in the corporate if I wanted to become an entrepreneur in the future?

I am currently working in a multinational company and leaning towards a leadership role in the short term. However, I am realizing that the corporate ladder is not for me and wanted to created...

asked Oct 12 '11 at 02:33
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User614
21 points

0 Votes
5 Answers
2.75K Views
Where are the best places to meet other programmers? (Minnesota)

This question is probably crap but I find myself scratching my head. I'd love to meet other programmers to bounce ideas off of and maybe somewhere down to line work on a startup. (currently, my...

asked Oct 11 '11 at 23:25
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System Se7en
3 points

0 Votes
1 Answers
1.78K Views
What permits and insurances do I need to open a taxi company?

I am interested in opening a taxi-like business where a passenger can order a taxi by phone (or through mobile app). I do not live in US now and the search has not yielded any answers to me. So...

asked Oct 11 '11 at 20:54
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Neu
1 point

0 Votes
2 Answers
2.26K Views
SaaS ERP paying options

What do you think of the following business model for SaaS ERP: GIVE FREE ACCESS FOR 2 users (or so) per organization and charge for additional users.Thanks Martin

asked Oct 11 '11 at 18:45
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Martin
1 point

0 Votes
3 Answers
4.62K Views
Is it illegal to scrape other website's data, process and sell it back in a composed format?

There are these websites that have raw data feed going on. I'm scraping those data, process them and present in a digest-able format to user, and charge users for viewing it. What will actually...

asked Oct 11 '11 at 16:49
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Moe Sweet
141 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.69K Views
Negotiating a licensing deal for my iOS app

I've created a fairly successful iOS app that sells for $9.99 in the App store. It brings in about 75k per year and has been featured twice by Apple since launch. In the past few months, three...

asked Oct 11 '11 at 16:29
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John
16 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
3.62K Views
How do I protect my idea before launching my web-service?

I have a unique idea about a web-service. How do I protect against duplicating my idea before launching? I'm afraid I'd end up rivaling against massive number of competitors like Groupon does...

asked Oct 11 '11 at 11:34
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Moe Sweet
141 points

0 Votes
3 Answers
3.43K Views
Improving Google page rank for a local business?

I'm working with a local business that has a storefront and an online catalog selling wine, and they're wondering how they can best improve their search engine results. If you search for their...

asked Oct 11 '11 at 09:00
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Alex
1,156 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
1.69K Views
Similiar startup appeared before mine

Possible Duplicate: Finding out another start-up has the same idea Is there any reason to scrap a start-up, when you find out there is more competition then originally thought? My partners and I...

asked Oct 11 '11 at 05:58
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Guy
16 points

6 Votes
2 Answers
2.43K Views
My site seems to be getting traction but still users dont post in it I am still doing it after 4.5 months online

My portal is starting to show some traction. We've been online 4.5 months after 1 year of developing it. We already have close to 50k twitter followers, 1,000 visitors a day between PPC + Organic,...

asked Oct 11 '11 at 05:46
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Daniel Michan
66 points